Medical Students
Medical Students
Welcome!
On behalf of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, I would like to welcome you and thank you for your interest in our program.
Our department is committed to guiding medical students on a path of success in the field of otolaryngology. We offer a robust training experience, commitment to student mentoring and a wide variety of research participation opportunities. Our department is proud to feature faculty specializing and representing each of the seven subspecialties within otolaryngology; general otolaryngology and allergies, pediatric otolaryngology, facial plastic reconstructive surgery, head and neck oncology surgery, laryngology, rhinology, otology and sleep disorders.
We’ve developed these pages to assist you in learning more about the field, and the resources we can provide you on your medical education journey.
To learn more about Otolaryngology and our residency program, check out our video!
Helpful resources
- Research Participation Opportunities - Because of the competitive nature of our specialty, students interested in otolaryngology are strongly encouraged to participate in research, even if it is not in our department.
- Ask a Resident - Our residents are happy to answer any questions you may have about our program and resident life.
- Student Guide to Obtaining a Residency in Otolaryngology - This handout was created by our own students to help you up to and during the application process.
- Primary Care Otolaryngology - The newly revised AAO-HNSF ebook is a free resource designed to expose all practitioners to the fundamentals of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
- A Study on Residency Interview Dates and Practices - The study that sought to identify date patterns and scheduling conflicts during match season can help applicants set expectations and create strategy for scheduling interviews.
Professor
Pediatric Cochlear Implant Center Director
Medical Student Course Director
jcarron@umc.edu
(601) 815-1217
